--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Deep within, there is something…" description: "\"“Deep within, there is something profoundly known, not consciously, but subconsciously. A quiet truth, that is not a version of something, but an origi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/838/t-f-hodge-1725_absolute-truth_deep-within-there-is-something-profoundl_470217.jpg" --- # Deep within, there is something profoundly known, not… ![“Deep within, there is something profoundly known, not consciously, but subconsciously. A quiet truth, that is not a version of something, but an original knowing. What this, absolute, truth [identity] is may be none of our business…but it is there, guiding us along the path of greater becoming; a…” quote by T.F. Hodge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/838/t-f-hodge-1725_absolute-truth_deep-within-there-is-something-profoundl_470217.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/838/t-f-hodge-1725_absolute-truth_deep-within-there-is-something-profoundl_470217.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/838/t-f-hodge-1725_absolute-truth_deep-within-there-is-something-profoundl_470217.jpg) > ““Deep within, there is something profoundly known, not consciously, but subconsciously. A quiet truth, that is not a version of something, but an original knowing. What this, absolute, truth \[identity\] is may be none of our business…but it is there, guiding us along the path of greater becoming; a true awareness. It is so self-sustaining that our recognition of it is not required. We are offspring’s of such a powerfully divine force – Creator of all things known and unknown.”” [T.F. Hodge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/t-f-hodge/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He describes an unconscious, inherent divine knowledge that guides personal growth without needing conscious recognition **In simple terms:** There is an innate divine awareness guiding us Key Takeaway Trust the inner divine guidance that operates beyond conscious thought Themes spirituality identity divine Mood reflective inspired Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal meditation - spiritual practice - self‑discovery Key Concepts consciousness self‑realization metaphysics inner knowing Questions to Reflect On - How can one experience this inner divine force? - What practical steps nurture this unconscious awareness? 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